2014 Kia Forte lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 22 complaints for the 2014 Kia Forte, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia forte. While driving approximately 50 MPH, a burning odor was perceived without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, but the origin of the odor could not be determined. The contact was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact also stated that the headlights turned off at random and would remain illuminated after they were manually turned off.
Headlights and interior lights flickering/going out while the car is in motion or stationary on city streets and highways. Sometimes they don't come back on unless I tinker with the headlight control switch. It is a major safety concern seeing as how I drive daily in the dark to work
Other problems reported for the 2014 Kia Forte
- Engine 220 complaints
- Air bags 64 complaints
- Steering 64 complaints
- Electrical system 57 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Fuel system 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints